Reno, Franco Are Flyboys

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Starring in WWI fighter pilot drama.

By IGN FilmForce

Jean Reno (The Professional, Ronin) and James Franco (Spider-Man) have signed to star in Flyboys. According to today's Hollywood Reporter, the film is an "aerial combat drama" about a group of Americans, known as the Lafayette Escadrille, who served in the French air force during World War I.

Dean Devlin of Electric Entertainment will produce the flick. He told the trade, "This is the rare film experience where we were able to have our first choice for director and leads," said producer Dean Devlin of Electric Entertainment. "They were drawn to this story, as was I, for the elements of drama and action set against the compelling backdrop of World War I. No one has yet done the ultimate aerial battle film with these kinds of aircraft."

TV and feature helmer Tony Bill (Keen Eddie, Monk, Untamed Heart) is directing the film, which is slated to start shooting later this month in the UK.

Franco can next be seen in Annapolis and Tristan & Isolde. Reno will star in The Pink Panther remake and The Da Vinci Code.